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A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Great Neck
5 ★★★★★ 207 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Great Neck, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aforcebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (516) 344-7812
Hours
| Monday | 8–11:30 AM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8–11:30 AM, 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 8–10 AM, 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The facility is clean, well lit, safe, and welcoming to beginners, as I have only trained for 3 months or so as of writing this review.”
“Great instructors, everyone is pleasant, they understand how to work with children at all different levels and they make it fun for them!”
“Lots of live rounds, great instructions, and an overall great environment to train.”
“World class ranked jujitsu athletes teach the course and are active in competition , or self defense .”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors are fantastic and make the classes fun and exciting for the kids, while doing an outstanding job teaching them BJJ.”
What members say
“Great instructors, everyone is pleasant, they understand how to work with children at all different levels and they make it fun for them!”
“Coach Alex personally greeted me and took the time to chat, immediately showcasing the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of this gym.”
“Visiting family for the holidays, I had the incredible opportunity to train here, and from the moment I walked in, Coach Alex and the team made me feel completely at home.”
“His depth of knowledge, keen eye for technique, and ability to tailor instruction to each individual are exceptional.”
“Getting into martial arts is a commitment, as the body needs time and effort to condition into fighting condition.”
“The facility is clean, well lit, safe, and welcoming to beginners, as I have only trained for 3 months or so as of writing this review.”
From the reviews
My family and I have been students for three years and have made the best choice possible . Anti bullying training is amazing . Physical fitness is amazing . Professor Andre Alex and Luan and instructors are just AMAZING. I am 55 years old and disabled, my sons 18 and 12 have been students for 3-4 years now . Simply .
My kids have trained here for almost two years. Andre has created a great program where they are engaged and challenged during every class - he makes it really fun for them. You can tell that Andre truly loves kids, he treats each one of them like they were his own, with patience and kindness.
I took some classes here as visitor from another school and these guys treated me with tremendous hospitality. The students here are trained well and approach the sport the right way. These guys are as good as it gets when it comes to a training academy.
My son has been training here for BJJ since 2018. The classes are set up well, incorporating both skills training and fun activities. He is now a yellow belt, and I can definitely see all of the training has paid off.
New to muay thai? Start at A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Great Neck
A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Great Neck comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Great Neck
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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